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Portsmouth Drivers Fined £1.8M for Bus Lane Mistakes

Portsmouth City Council issued over 55,000 penalty charge notices for bus lane violations from 2023 to 2025, generating £1.77 million in revenue. Motoring experts warn drivers to watch signage and road markings.

Veteran Fined for Pulling Over During Anxiety Attack

A former army reservist from Portsmouth was slapped with a £120 parking charge after stopping in an Aldi car park to manage a severe anxiety episode, with the firm refusing to cancel the penalty despite medical evidence.

Woman Runs Marathon After Beating Cancer and Amputation

Amelia Mason, 20, from Portsmouth, overcame a bone cancer diagnosis and leg amputation at age 15. Now cancer-free, she is training for the London Marathon to raise funds for the Bone Cancer Research Trust, proving resilience and positivity.

TUI Holiday Salmonella Nightmare Ruins £6k Trip

A couple's dream £6,000 anniversary holiday in Jamaica turned into a nightmare when the husband contracted salmonella from hotel food, suffering severe illness with no proper medical help available.

Apply for £200 DWP Utility Bonus in Portsmouth

Portsmouth residents on eight key DWP benefits can apply for a £200 Household Support Fund payment to help with rising utility costs. Deadline is 29 January 2026. Act now before funds run out.

Brittany Ferries sees 13% UK passenger surge

Cross-Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries reports a remarkable 13% increase in UK passengers during the first half of 2024, with Spanish routes seeing the biggest growth amid strong demand for sun destinations.

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